As a Leadership Mental Health Advocate, Mentor and Professional Speaker, Gary Parsons openly discusses the challenges he’s faced growing a successful multi-award-winning business over the last 15 years.

When discussing startup success, the conversation often focuses on key ingredients like product strength, market timing, and securing the right investors. While these factors are crucial, there's another often-overlooked element: the power of the team behind the business.

Global learning and talent development provider Hemsley Fraser has emphasised the urgent need for business leaders to equip their workforce with stronger "human skills" to thrive in a rapidly evolving work environment shaped by AI and other technologies.

Up to one-third of people in the UK suffer from IBS, and that includes entrepreneurs and startup founders too. While it might not be a widely discussed topic in business, it’s an important one and can make running a startup more difficult.

Belgian startup AmphiStar, a startup in bio-based surfactant innovation, has announced the launch of AmphiCare and AmphiClean. Made entirely from organic waste and side streams, the newly launched products are the first ever fully upcycled biobased surfactants to enter the market.

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced plans to inject $500 million into Joby Aviation, the electric air taxi developer, as part of a larger effort to bring air mobility closer to reality. The investment is aimed at supporting the certification process and scaling up the commercial production of Joby’s electric air taxis.

Proteine Resources, a biotech company based in Poland, has secured €1.36 million in funding from SMOK Ventures and Bitspiration Booster VC, bringing its total raised to €1.8 million. Focused on revolutionising the animal nutrition sector, the company is pioneering the sustainable production of insect protein, aiming for €62 million in annual revenue by 2030.

Gaia Learning, an online education provider, has achieved its largest funding milestone yet, securing £550,000 in venture capital. This significant investment will enable the company to expand its support for neurodivergent children across the UK.

Heronic Technologies, an AI accelerator architecture specialist and spinout from Imperial College London, has been selected for commercial and technical discussions with ROHM Semiconductor, one of Japan’s leading electronics firms.

Tracxn, a SaaS-driven global market intelligence platform, has published its latest Geo Quarterly Report: UAE Tech Q3 2024. Drawing from its extensive database, the report offers a snapshot of the tech funding landscape in the UAE.

Registration is now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the annual event for the audiovisual and systems integration industry. Set to take place from 4th to 7th February at Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía, ISE 2025 promises an exhilarating showcase with new features, enhanced accessibility, and a fresh focus on innovative content. A highlight of this year’s event is the debut of Hall 8.1, easily accessed via the North Entrance, designed to streamline the attendee experience.

A recent study by innovation scaleup Wazoku, in collaboration with researchers from King’s Business School, has highlighted the growing role of Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) in global innovation efforts. The report, titled "Usage of AI Tools in Crowdsourcing Challenges", sheds light on how these tools are transforming the way people approach problem-solving.

Emotional health coach and speaker Vanessa Louise Moore uses her own life experiences to shape her approach and helps people from all backgrounds to love themselves.

New research from ServiceNow, the AI-driven business transformation platform, reveals that British companies rank among the most AI-optimistic and mature in Europe. However, challenges remain, particularly around skills gaps and concerns over AI-generated inaccuracies.

Zoom Media UK, the global media company that specialises in reaching “generation active”, is stepping up to support SMEs by offering up to £250,000 worth of free digital media placements.